Restoring Nature Through Collective Action in Shropshire
About this Event
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Restoring Nature Through Collective Action in Shropshire. A Shropshire Climate Action – Land & Biodiversity Event
Tuesday 15 September 2026 | 7.00–9.00 pm
Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Shrewsbury, SY26AH
PROGRAMME
7.00 pm | Welcome & Introduction - Colin Preston
“The ordinary leads to the extraordinary”
An introduction to the role of community action in underpinning nature recovery, with examples of collective action already making a difference across Shropshire.
7.05 pm | Local Nature Recovery Strategy - Lynn Parker
An overview of the Local Nature Recovery Strategy, including progress to date and its importance in supporting coordinated action for nature across Shropshire.
The Main Themes
7.20pm Land | Lead: Charlie Bell – National Trust
A look at the National Trust landscape initiative, supported by Rachel Glover from the National Landscape team, alongside contributions from:
- Richard Grindle – Shropshire Wildlife Trust
- Betchcott Hill initiative
Exploring how landscape-scale approaches can support nature recovery and climate action.
7.40pm Food | Lead: Daphne Du Cros – Shropshire Good Food Partnership
With contributions from Kate Mayne and a range of farmer-led initiatives from across the county.
Exploring the connections between food, farming, biodiversity and climate action, and the opportunities for locally led approaches.
8.00pm Local Communities | Lead: John Hughes – Fordhall Farm
With input from Janet Cobb – Middle Marches Community Land Trust and Julie Cowley from the Strettons Area Community Wildlife Group
Exploring how communities can take collective action to shape the future of land, nature and local resilience.
8.20pm Water | Lead: Alison Weeks
Leads on the River Clun Catchment with Sophie Bloor (Severn Rivers Trust) on the Walcot Wiggle
8.40pm Young Leaders | Lead: Jen Allerton – Shropshire Wildlife Trust
Expectations for the future
A focus on the next generation of environmental leaders, their ambitions for Shropshire, and the role of young people in shaping the future of nature recovery and climate action.
8.50pm Taking This Forward I SHNL Land & Climate Event (Workshop – Rachel Glover)
An opportunity to build on the evening’s discussions and identify practical opportunities for collaboration and action.
Shropshire Climate Action Conference 6 November David Matthews
Looking ahead to the Shropshire Climate Action Conference and how the ideas, connections and priorities emerging from this event can be taken forward.
Closing & Key Outputs
Colin Preston
A final summing up of the evening, identifying the 3–5 key outputs, priorities and needs emerging from the discussion.
Connecting people, land, food, water and communities to create a nature-rich and resilient Shropshire
9.00pm Close
Restoring Nature Through Collective Action in Shropshire
The purpose of the event is to share local best practice and exemplar projects. It will focus on how communities can take action and adapt to the acceleration of climate change.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 0.00 to GBP 6.13
